Community Outreach Educator (In)_Education General

Why Planned Parenthood?
Working at Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest, Hawai’i, Alaska, Indiana, and Kentucky is more than a job. It provides the opportunity to contribute to our powerful mission and perform meaningful work.
As an organization, we are focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Specifically, we recognize that profound racism impacts the education, health, and well-being of people in our communities, and we are actively working to address all forms of oppression. We believe our employees should reflect the diversity of the populations we serve, including racial and ethnic diversity. People of color are strongly urged to apply.
About this position:
Delivers high quality, medically accurate, culturally responsive education programs to various community groups. Facilitates youth leadership and/or peer education programming that increases access to sex education for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ young people in the assigned region. Customizes or develops lesson plans and curricula when appropriate. Maintains fidelity and implements evidence-based programs (EBP) where required. Conducts outreach to expand services in designated service area and assists community organizations in selecting and delivering appropriate programs.
Estimated starting hourly rate: $24-$41 DOE
Compensation: PPGNHAIK's compensation philosophy is based on equity and transparency. Starting offers are determined by both the candidate's directly applicable experience and internal equity within the pay grade. The pay range is $24 to $41 , paid (annually Or hourly).
Position is based in Merrillville, IN
Full-time 37.5 hours/week with benefits
What you’ll be doing:

• Prepares and distributes educational and informational materials for education programs and responds to requests for materials.
• Facilitates youth leadership and/or peer education programming for youth in the community. May assist in the development of such programs. This may include the Teen Council peer education program or other youth leadership, or peer education programs as assigned. Responsibilities may include establishing relationships with youth; recruiting youth; meeting regularly (often during evenings or weekends) with youth; facilitating education sessions and community-based impact projects in partnership with youth; providing support and recognition to youth; planning, tracking, and completing program evaluation activities, etc.
• Conducts community assessments of services and programs and initiates outreach efforts with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC organizations and stakeholders.
• Facilitates skillfully through cultural difference and understands and effectively manages complex group dynamics within youth programming.
• Skillfully uses multiple communication techniques and learning platforms to engage community members and staff, such as virtual, web-based, print, phone, and culturally responsive language.
• Provides monthly report of educational and outreach activities and other data and reporting requirements, as necessary.
• Builds and maintains authentic and reciprocal relationships with community partners, stakeholders and others invested in young people, with a priority placed on BIPOC and LGBTQ youth populations.
• Adapts teaching and facilitation style and technique to meet the diverse needs of community partners and youth from a culturally responsive perspective.
• Engages in informal and structured conversations with diverse groups by listening, contributing, developing understanding and relationships, integrating diverse perspectives, and building consensus.
• May provide support of Education interns and volunteers.
• When appropriate, maintains fidelity to established curricula and program models and implements evidence-based programs (EBPs).
• May be required to answer questions about Planned Parenthood services, including surgical and medication abortions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing networks.
• Contributes to soliciting youth voice and guidance related to affiliate and/or Education Department programs and goals.
• When appropriate, customizes lesson plans and curricula or develops new lesson plans and curricula for outreach education and training efforts. Utilizes appropriate educational and technological methodologies and ensures cultural sensitivity. Participates in Lesson Quality Assurance processes.
• Completes administrative tasks, such as tracking program activities, completing data entry, scheduling, and communicating in a timely manner.
• Delivers high quality, medically accurate, culturally responsive education programs on sexuality, reproductive health, and Planned Parenthood services to young people in the community.
• Represents the agency at community gatherings.
• Facilitates adult education and training occasionally to support capacity building and Education Department strategic goals.
• Assists in supporting overall expansion of Education services, including providing support to the Peer Education Institute by creating and conducting training videos, modules, and webinars; writing and editing curriculum; creating and managing website and other social media content; and/or providing technical assistance to Peer Education Institute partners.

We'll trust you to:

• Adheres to the PPGNHAIK code of conduct and all policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Takes action to support the affiliate’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrates and maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Values continuous learning and seeks ongoing training and development.
• Supports and acts in accordance with the PPGNHAIK customer service standards.

You'll need to have:

• Must have access to car. Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance required.
• Experience with outreach, recruitment, and relationship building preferred.
• Sexual and reproductive health knowledge preferred.
• Experience:
• Education/Qualifications: BA/BS in related field typically required. Consideration may be given for progress toward completion of an applicable BA/BS degree or other applicable experience or education/training.
• Two years of experience facilitating youth leadership or peer education groups preferred
• Minimum of two years of experience as an educator, trainer, and/or working with youth.
• Two years of experience delivering education or other services in BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ communities preferred
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred (may be required for some communities)
• Ability to travel, primarily local travel is frequent and anticipated to average 50%

As part of our total rewards package, we offer meaningful work, generous time off and benefits, promotional opportunities, and competitive compensation.
Our attractive benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, as well as a retirement plan. We also provide transportation benefits at eligible locations. For additional information regarding compensation, pay scales, or total rewards, please reach out to [email protected].
Next Steps:
Please click apply now below to submit an application and resume. Once your information has been reviewed by our recruitment team, we will reach out by telephone and email to schedule an interview for all qualified applicants. Please continue to check your spam folder for all email communications that may come from our organization.
Equal opportunity employment:
PPGNHAIK is an equal-opportunity employer and seeks to recruit persons of diverse backgrounds -and to support their retention and advancement within the organization. Justice is one of our core values, and we are committed to fostering a workplace culture inclusive of people with respect to their race, ethnicity, national origin, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, marital status, age, disabilities, political affiliation, religious beliefs or any other characteristic. Our commitment to justice and diversity also means providing a work environment that is welcoming, respectful and engaging.
Racism deeply impacts the health and wellbeing of our communities, compounding existing disparities' and creating intersectional barriers. We strive to name and address these barriers through community engagement and assessment, relevant and effective policy creation, and organizational accountability methods. We support initiatives that address all forms of oppression, however, maintaining an explicit focus on race is essential to advancing equity across our communities. Improving outcomes for people of color will improve outcomes for everyone.
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